Mokshada: A Contemporary Dance-Drama Reimagining Mythological Heroines

About Mokshada

Mokshada is a contemporary dance-drama inspired by the mythical narratives of the Panchakanya – Ahalya, Kunti, Draupadi, Tara, and Mandodari – from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The performance reimagines their stories from a feminist perspective, using a fusion of global dance forms and Nepali aesthetics to explore themes of chastity, resilience, and liberation.

Writer and Director

Namrata KC is a Kathak dancer, choreographer, instructor, and theatre director from Nepal who has worked in the dance and drama sector since 2006. Holding a master's degree in Kathak dance from the University of Lucknow and serving as an Assistant Professor of Dance at Tribhuvan University, her theatrical directional credits include Swan Lake (2014), Jyanmaya (2016), Rajendralaxmi (2018), Mokshada (2019), Joon, more than a fairy tale (2023), and Premarambha (2024).

Aesthetic Dance Studio

Established in 2016 in Kathmandu, Aesthetic Dance Studio is a dance theatre company and institute focused on promoting a unique Nepali theatre style based on music, dance, and drama. Its productions have been staged at prestigious festivals including Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Ranga Shankara International Theatre Festival, and Nepal International Theatre Festival.